Auditions and interviews will be held in both in-person and virtual formats for the coming season. Our in-person auditions/interviews are being offered in accordance with the University of Michigan’s current COVID-19 safety guidelines; should these guidelines change at any time, we will be sure to promptly communicate any subsequent changes in plans. For programs who have the option to audition/interview virtually or in person, candidates will be given full and equal consideration regardless of which format is chosen.
Upon receiving an invitation to audition/interview, you will have the opportunity to register for your preferred date (and format, when applicable). Our in-person audition days will be held at limited capacity.
Detailed Audition Information
Auditions and interviews will be scheduled after a successful review of an applicant’s complete application materials, submitted no later than the application deadline. All audition invitations with date confirmations will be sent via email on a rolling basis. Be sure to review your program’s audition and pre-screening requirements before submission.
About ten days before your audition, you will receive an email confirming your audition details (date, time, location, and/or Zoom meeting information when applicable).
Rescheduling Policy
We understand that sometimes things happen, but whenever possible please let us know at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend your audition/interview. If you ask to reschedule, we will do our very best to accommodate you but understand it may not always be possible.
If you have questions about your audition and/or interview, please contact Joshua Bolton (smtd.auditions@umich.edu) (734.763.6677).
Please refer to the audition dates for your instrument or voice.
- Composition (updated 10/13/2021)
- Doctoral
Friday, January 28 (online/Zoom)
Friday, February 4 (online/Zoom)
Friday, February 11 (online/Zoom) - Masters
Friday, January 28 (online/Zoom)
Friday, February 4 (online/Zoom)
Friday, February 11 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
- Conducting: Band/Wind Ensemble
- Doctoral
Arranged Individually - Masters
Arranged Individually
- Doctoral
- Conducting: Choral
- Doctoral
Arranged Individually - Masters
Arranged Individually
- Doctoral
- Conducting: Orchestral
- Doctoral
Saturday, February 5 – two online exams, required completion before the auditions - Tuesday, February 8 through Wednesday, February 9 (in person audition and interview)
- Masters
Saturday, February 5 – two online exams, required completion before the auditions - Tuesday, February 8 through Wednesday, February 9 (in person audition and interview)
- Doctoral
- Dance
- MFA
Tuesday, December 14 – online interview as a component of prescreening - Wednesday and Thursday, January 12 and 13 – in-person audition by invitation
- MFA
- Entrepreneurship & Leadership
- Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Arranged Individually
- Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship & Leadership
- Jazz
- Masters
Thursday, January 20 (in person)
Friday, January 21 (in person)
Thursday, January 27 (online/Zoom)
Friday, January 28 (in person) - DMA
Friday, January 28 (in person)
- Masters
- Music Education
- Doctoral
Monday, January 24 (online/Zoom)
Monday, January 31 (online/Zoom) - Masters (Academic Year)
Monday, January 10 (online/Zoom) - Masters (Summer)
Monday, March 7 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
The PhD in Music Theory does not have an interview component. For the PhD in Composition & Music Theory, see the Composition dates above.
The PhD in Ethnomusicology and the PhD in Musicology do not have an interview component.
The dates below are representative of the Organ department’s in-person audition dates, as well as online interview dates for those who elect to submit a recorded audition.
- Organ
- Doctoral
Friday, February 4
Friday, February 11 - Masters
Friday, February 4
Friday, February 11
- Doctoral
- Sacred Music
- Doctoral
Friday, February 4
Friday, February 11
- Doctoral
- Carillon
- Masters
Friday, February 4
Friday, February 11
- Masters
- Harpsichord
- Doctoral
Friday, February 4
Friday, February 11 - Masters & Specialist
Friday, February 4
Friday, February 11
- Doctoral
- MA in Media Arts (updated 11/11/2021)
Friday, February 4 (online/Zoom only) - PhD in Performing Arts Technology
Friday, February 11 (online/Zoom)
- Collaborative Piano
- Doctoral
Friday, February 4, 2022 in-person audition by invitation
Friday, February 18, 2022 in-person audition by invitation
Saturday, February 19, 2022 online audition by invitation - Masters & Specialist
Friday, February 4, 2022 in-person audition by invitation
Friday, February 18, 2022 in-person audition by invitation
Saturday, February 19, 2022 online audition by invitation
- Doctoral
- Piano Performance
- Doctoral
Wednesday, February 23 (in person)
Thursday, February 24 (in person)
Friday, February 25 (in person) - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, February 3 (in person)
Thursday, February 10 (in person)
Friday, February 11 (in person)
- Doctoral
- Piano Pedagogy & Performance
- Doctoral (updated 2/2021)
Thursday, February 17 (in person OR online/Zoom)
Friday, February 18 (in person OR online/Zoom) - Masters
Friday, January 28 (in person OR online/Zoom)
- Doctoral (updated 2/2021)
- Cello
- Doctoral
Saturday, February 19 (in person) - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, February 3 (online/Zoom)
Friday, February 4 (in person)
Saturday, February 5 (in person)
- Doctoral
- Double Bass
- Doctoral
CLOSED - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, February 3 (in person)
Friday, February 4 (in person)
Sunday, February 6 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
- Harp
- Doctoral
Saturday, February 19 (in person) - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, February 3 (in person)
Friday, February 4 (in person)
Saturday, February 5 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
- Viola
- Doctoral
Saturday, February 19 (in person) - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, January 27 (online/Zoom)
Friday, January 28 (in person)
Saturday, January 29 (in person)
- Doctoral
- Violin
- Doctoral
Saturday, February 19 (in person) - Masters & Specialist
Tuesday, February 22 (online/Zoom)
Wednesday, February 23 (in person)
Thursday, February 24 (in person)
Friday, February 25 (in person)
- Doctoral
- Voice
- Doctoral
Saturday, February 19 (in person) - Masters & Specialist
Friday, January 14 (in person)
Friday, January 21 (in person)
Friday, January 28 (in person)
Friday, February 4 (online/Zoom)
Friday, February 11 (in person)
- Doctoral
- Bassoon
- Doctoral
Friday, February 18 (in person) - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, January 27 (online/Zoom)
Friday, January 28 (in person)
Thursday, February 3 (online/Zoom)
Friday, February 4 (in person)
- Doctoral
- Clarinet
- Doctoral
CLOSED - Masters & Specialist
Friday, January 28 (in person)
Friday, February 4 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
- Euphonium
- Doctoral
CLOSED - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, February 3 (in person)
Friday, February 4 (in person)
Saturday, February 5 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
- Flute
- Doctoral
CLOSED - Masters & Specialist
Wednesday, February 2 (in person)
Thursday, February 3 (in person)
Friday, February 4 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
- French Horn
- Doctoral
Friday, February 18 (in person) - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, February 3 (in person)
Friday, February 4 (in person)
Thursday, February 10 (in person)
Friday, February 11 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
- Oboe
- Doctoral
CLOSED
- Masters & Specialist
Thursday, January 27 (in person)
Friday, January 28 (in person)
Thursday, February 3 (online/Zoom) – updated 10/27/2021
- Doctoral
- Percussion
- Doctoral
Thursday, January 27 (in person)
Thursday, February 10 (online/Zoom) - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, January 27 (in person)
Thursday, February 10 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
- Saxophone
- Doctoral
Friday, February 18 (in person) - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, February 3 (in person)
Friday, February 4 (in person)
Friday, February 18 (in person)
Saturday, February 19 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
- Trombone
- Doctoral
CLOSED - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, January 20 (in person)
Thursday, January 27 (in person)
Thursday, February 3 (in person)
Friday, February 4 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
- Trumpet
- Doctoral
CLOSED - Masters & Specialist
Monday, February 14 (in person)
Tuesday, February 15 (in person)
Wednesday, February 16 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
- Tuba
- Doctoral
CLOSED - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, February 3 (in person)
Friday, February 4 (in person)
Saturday, February 5 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
